Stormont Vail Heath Family Medicine Welcomes Ameer Shams, M.D.

Stormont Vail Health welcomes Dr. Ameer Shams to the Family Medicine team in Topeka. A board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Shams specializes in providing continuing, comprehensive primary care for all ages, genders, and conditions. He brings over 17 years of experience to the Cotton O'Neil Garfield clinic, 901 S.W. Garfield Ave.

Originally from southern California, Dr. Shams’s ties to the Midwest and interest in medicine developed during high school. During that time, he moved to Missouri, where an aunt and uncle he was close to lived. His uncle, a radiologist, often took Dr. Shams to the hospital and showed him how to read X-rays and MRIs. This experience and his uncle's selflessness fascinated Dr. Shams and inspired him to join the medical field.

"The biggest thing about the medical field I've liked over time is seeing people get better,” Dr. Shams said. “It's nice to be a part of that. It all started with my uncle. I thought, 'Wow, what would that be like to be able to do that?' And it's a privilege to be able to do that. "

Dr. Shams earned his medical degree from the University of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency in Family Medicine at Forbes Regional Hospital in Pennsylvania. With his comprehensive training and nearly 20 years of experience, patients can have confidence in the high- quality care he provides.

"The biggest goal is to build a better, healthier community. If I can be a part of that and see folks, build relationships, and be part of their care, I'd be privileged to do so."

Dr. Shams looks forward to building relationships with his patients and supporting their healthcare journeys on their terms. He is accepting new patients at the Cotton O'Neil Garfield clinic. To schedule an appointment, please call (785) 354-9591.